NationalInstitute for Certification in · 2019-04-03 · NICET Levels I TT Tech in Training II AET Assoc Eng Tech III ET, CET Cert Eng Tech IV SET Sr. Eng. Tech NICET, not intended

National Institute for Certification in

Engineering Technologies

1www.nicet.org overview 7/5/2011

National OrganizationAll North America, Canada, Overseas

Not for Profit

Founded 1961

Created / Sponsored byNational Society of Professional Engineers [NSPE]

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USA 13 States

NJ, NY, PA, VT, OH, WI, NM, TX, OR, WA,GA, NC, VA, WV

Require NICET Level II and III technicians, in

Civil Engineering Jurisdictions (aggregatesoil, asphalt, geotechnical, and concrete), for

Construction Inspection and Materials Testing Fields

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Provides independent qualifications in

ALL Construction Materials Testing fields used by Florida’s Spec. section 105 CQC

AND Verification Testing and Independent Assurance programs per CTQM

BOTH Field Inspection and Laboratory Testing disciplines


Provides ( like CTQP, ACI, PCI, API, etc. )

Certification levels ( I, II, III, IV )

Evaluation by testing ( work element exam )

Accessible Test Facility sites ( Univ. campuses ) Consistent Examination times ( 1 – ea qtr / site )

Advanced Training, Education, Skill opportunities(directories local trng providers + partner organizations)Examples: ASCET, ASCE, AARF


~ 130, 000 Certified Level II and III Techs

Certification Directory ( like CTQP, ACI, etc ) Search by:

Last NameCertification number (unique, NICET assigned)

[ Not drivers license number ]State tech resides

Shows: Certification Discipline, Specialty Area, Level, Dates Awarded & Expiration


NICET Levels

I TT Tech in Training

II AET Assoc Eng Tech

III ET, CET Cert Eng Tech

IV SET Sr. Eng. Tech

NICET, not intended or suggested to replace

CTQP Levels

Not used (no formal Ed or Training Experience)

I equivalent Jr. Tech

II equivalent Sr. Tech

For discipline experts

CTQP, only enhance multi-year program


PROPOSAL

Keep CTQP: levels I and II, all materials/construction disciplines (aggregates, asphalt, soils, geotechnical, concrete) [field / lab] {Constr. & Matls technicians}

Every tech - only 1–time [per Tier 1-IV training plan]

Obtain NICET level(s) within 1st 5-yr employment, maximizing crossover credits ( ACI, API, CTQP, etc.)

Maintain NICET certification level(s) thereafter

NEVER recertifying in CTQP


Presume CTQP fees ( average per exam, etc.)

Spec classes, CNC, HMA, EWK, etc. = $400.00 Just exam, no training = $400.00 Training with Exam LI (any field) =$600.00 Training with Exam LII (any field) =$800.00 Qual. Control Mgr. (any field) LII =$400.00 Geotech as LII above (for Pile, Drill Shaft, QCM) Lab Tech as above LI (any field)

Level I (any field) total =$1000.00 Level II (any field) total =$2200.00


NICET - Level II [1-time]

Work elem exam = $220.00*

Training (self obtained orCrossover Credit from ACI, etc) CTQP =$600.00

Maint. Cert. Fee = $165.00*per 3 – yr period(Use work,CEU,PDH credits**)

Total = $385.00

* Fee + $40.00 2010- 2011

CTQP – Level I [1-time]

Exam Fee = $ 400.00

Training (class provided for cert area, CNC, HMA, EWK, AGG, etc.) = $ 600.00

Spec Cls+exam = $ 400.00

Main. Cert. Fee = $1000.00Per 5-yr period

Total = $ 1000.00


NICET - Level III [1-time]

Wrk elem exam1 = $220.00*Wrk elem exam2 = $220.00*

Training (self obtained orCrossover Credit from ACI,etc) CTQP =$800.00

Maint. Cert. Fee = $165.00*per 3 – yr period (Use work,CEU,PDH credits**)

Total = $605.00

* Fee + $40.00 2010- 2011

CTQP – Level II [1-time]

Exam Fee = $ 400.00


QCM +exam = $ 400.00

Main. Cert. Fee = $1000.00(lvl I) +(lvl II) = $1200.00

Total = $ 2200.00


NICET – Level II [1-time]


Training (self obtained or Crossover Credit from ACI, etc) 1-time =$600.00


Total x 3 = $495.00

* Fee + $40.00 2010- 2011


Exam Fee = $ 400.00




Total x2 = $ 2000.00


NICET – Level III [1-time)


Training (self obtained orCrossover Credit from ACI,etc) 1-time =$800.00


Total x 3 = $495.00

* Fee + $40.00 2010- 2011


Exam Fee = $ 400.00


QCM + exam = $ 400.00


Total x2 = $ 4400.00


NICET - Level II [1-time]


Training ( self obtained or Crossover Credit from ACI, etc ) 1-time =$ 600.00


Total x 5 = $825.00

* Fee + $40.00 2010- 2011


Exam Fee = $ 400.00




Total x3 = $ 3000.00


NICET – Level III [1-time]


Training (self obtained or Crossover Credit from ACI, etc ) 1-time =$800.00


Total x5 = $825.00

* Fee + $40.00 2010- 2011


Exam Fee = $ 400.00


QCM +exam = $ 400.00


Total x3 = $ 6600.00


BENEFIT incorporating NICET in CTQP Training Program:

Reduced CTQP costs / tech cert / Lvl / cert period

Eliminate repeat training, classes, tests

Stop no growth education, skills, abilities

Quit demoralization of work force



Gain Technician competency

Utilize work experiences (credits) to sustaining certification

Encourage advancement through self obtained advanced learning

Advantage use of FREE cbt, webinars, in-house training, seminars, conferences, etc., (credits) to sustaining certification



Increase potential hiring pre-certified (NICET)from other states having equivalent training levels

(missing specification class only)

Need to address NICET in CTQM

Decrease potential FDOT trained techs going elsewhere, CTQP certification not nation-wide[ at least first 5–years ]


BAD News – may cost more (but only in first 5-year period)

Cost: $220.00 per work element exam

1 per level II ( equal CTQP level I )1 per level III ( equal CTQP level II )

Cost: $$$ obtaining Continued Professional Development credits PDH, CEU, CH to sustain each cert level for each 3-yr period(FREE webinar, CBT, seminars, in-house)


GOOD News – Tremendous Net Savings

over career path of technician realized in as little as 5 th year mark / service in same certification field / level

◦ 5th yr – CTQP = $1000 / tech / L I / cert field◦ 5th yr – NICET = $ 165/ tech / L II / cert field

◦ 5th yr – CTQP = $2200/ tech / L II / cert field◦ 5th yr – NICET = $ 165/ tech / LIII / cert field


Presume 50 % techs = L I and 50 % = LII Presume other 8 Dist. M&R = D5

D5M=25 LII @ $2200/5-yr CTQP = $55,000 D5M=20 LI @ $1000/5-yr CTQP = $20,000

DM (1-8) =8x 25 LII x $2200 = $440,000 DM (1-8) =8x 20 LI x $1000 =$160,000

FDOT M&R CTQP cost / 5-yr =$600,000


Presume 50 % techs = L I and 50 % = LII Presume other 8 Dist. Constr. FO = D5

D5C=9 FO w/7 LII @$2200/CTQP =$138,600 D5C=9 FO w/4 LI @$1000/CTQP =$ 36,000

DC (1-8) =8x 63 LII x $2200 = $1,108,800 DC (1-8) =8x 36 LI x $1000 =$ 288,000

FDOT CONST CTQP cost/5-yr =$1,396,800


FDOT M&R CTQP cost/5-yr $ 600,000 FDOT CONST CTQP cost/5-yr = $ 1,397,000 FDOT Total = $ 1,997,000

$1.997 M x 5 [5-yr periods (5,10,15,20,25) perALL FDOT career technicians = $ 9,985,000

If adopt NICET @5th+yrs net savgs =$ 7,988,000 @ additional NICET cost (L II + L III)=$ 1,180,000 Equal CTQP/NICET trng Tot Savgs = $ 6,810,000


Added to CTQP training program, and

Eliminating repeat CTQP classes, is a

Good Deal

Presented is only what the FDOT will save, just think of the added savings for CEIs, Labs, Contractor folks,QC and VT from industry working for FDOT

Thank-you for considering this option

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NationalInstitute for Certification in · 2019-04-03 · NICET Levels I TT Tech in Training II AET Assoc Eng Tech III ET, CET Cert Eng Tech IV SET Sr. Eng. Tech NICET, not intended